Corrosion Analysis

Finding corrosion before it finds you

Corrosion can compromise the integrity of critical components long before failure becomes visible. Our corrosion analysis service applies advanced metallurgical methods to determine the underlying causes of material degradation, so that hidden damage can be understood and managed rather than discovered too late.

Analytical techniques

We draw on several specialized approaches to identify the specific corrosion mechanism at work:

• Scanning electron microscopy (SEM) for high-magnification imaging of affected surfaces
• Microstructural replication to examine structure without destructive sectioning
• Hardness testing to assess material condition
• Chemical composition analysis to confirm material and contaminant chemistry

Corrosion mechanisms we identify

These tools let us distinguish and characterize pitting, intergranular attack, and stress corrosion cracking, among other forms of degradation.

Beyond identification

The investigation does not stop at classifying the damage. We also evaluate fitness-for-service conditions and predict remaining life based on industry standards. This comprehensive approach ensures that your equipment remains safe, reliable, and compliant with operational requirements.

Field experience

Documented cases include microbiologically influenced corrosion (MIC) on carbon-steel pipe spools, stainless-steel corrosion driven by water leakage, and stray-current corrosion damage on an underground pump.